TEMUKA

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19667, 8 December 1933, Page 14

TEMUKA

SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS IDEAL CONDITIONS With the town observing a close holiday, the Sunday Schools of the Temuka district held their annual picnics yesterday, with a result that the general exodus of people to the various picnic resorts left the town very deserted. Early indications were that the picnickers would have their day spoiled, but fortunately the threatening rain clouds did not break, and the result was almost ideal picnic conditions. A ‘'Timaru Herald” reporter who visited the picnics found the excursionists enjoying the day to the full.

Presbyterian Picnic. Recalling the happy outing that they had last year on the very picturesque riverside farm of Mr W. J. Lyon, near the Manse Bridge, the Presbyterians again selected the site for their picnic. Here happy youngsters, with their parents, friends and members of the congregation assembled at an early horn- in the morning, under the supervision of Mr A. J. Davey, superintendent of the Sunday School. Associated with Mr Davey in the control of the very large gathering were the Rev. C. A. Kennedy and the teachers of the school. Games of every description were organised, everyone taking part in the style of amusement which he or she liked best.

The major part of the afternoon was devoted to the holding of a sports programme. Results in this were as follow:

Girls—Tiny tots: Rita Niles 1, Merle Wylie 2. Under 5 years: Betty Williams 1, Betty Smith 2. Over 5 years: Joyce Fleming 1, Daphne Davey 2. 6 to 7 years: Enid Mclnnes 1, Goldie Smith 2. 8 to 9 years: Jeanetta Beeby, 1, Alma Erdman 2. 10 to 11 years: Betty Washington 1, Xora Davey 2. 12 to 13 years: Gertie Lefeber 1, Jessie Archibald 2. 14, 15 and 16 years: Cecelia Mallett 1, Myrtle Cooper 2. Single women’s race: Blanche Woodhead 1, Mary Whitfield 2. Boys—Tiny tots: Ken Beeby 1, lan Miller 2. Under 5 years: lan Erdman 1, Keith Davey 2. Over 5 years: Bobbie Lamb 1, Raymond Washington 2. 6 to 7 years: Don Beeby 1, Rex Smith 2. 8 to 9 years: Ron Archibald 1, Tom Archibald 2. 10 to 11 years: Bobby McLeod 1, W. Hopkinson 2. 12 to 13 years: Don Brown 1, M. Seyb 2. 14, 15 to 16 years: Andrew Wilson 1, L. Whitfield 2. Single men: M. Brown 1, V. Davey 2. Married men: A. J. Davey 1, G. A. Davey 2. Hop, step and jump—V. Davey 1, G. Murray 2, M. Brown 3. Wheelbarrow race: Margaret Fleming and Lexie Counihan 1,

Three-legged races—First section: Rene Parke and Mavis Watt 1; second section, F. Pearce and T. Evans 1; third section, A. J. McCleod and J. Kernahan 1; fourth section, Mildred Coombs and Mary Sinclair 1; fifth section, Mary Young and Gwen Washington 1; sixth section, B. Bradshaw and R. Counihan 1; seventh section, Merle Higinbottom and Dorothy Bradshaw' 1; eighth section, Myrtle Hewson and Peggy Cooper 1.

Anglican Outing. This year the St. Peter’s Anglican Sunday School changed the site for its picnic, accepting the generous offer of Mr A, E. Smith of the use of portion of his farm near the Temuka river. Besides all the advantages of a site near to the town, the spot chosen provided very fine natural surroundings for a function of the type. Proceedings were conducted on lines somewhat similar to those of the other picnics, a very comprehensive sports programme being furnished, for which the officials were the Sunday School teachers, under Mr H. Talbot. Having the advantage of only a short journey home, most of the picnickers returned after tea.

A Trip to Timaru. More than 360 persons travelled to Timaru on the special excursion train arranged by the authorities of the St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church for their annual outing. Leaving Temuka shortly after 9 a.m. the excursionists arrived at their destination in good time. The morning was left open for them to find their own pleasure, and in the afternoon a programme of sports was conducted. The picnickers arrived back in Temuka shortly after 6 p.m.

The sports results were:—Tiny tots: Girls, Frances Gaifaney 1, Mona Leonard 2, Rita Phillips 3; boys, Frank Friel 1, Frank Keane 2, Norman Palmer 3. Primers: Girls, Hilda McGillen 1, Monica Healy 2, Joan Nolan 3: boys, Maurice Taehan 1, J. Cunnard 2, T. Nolan 3. Second boys: J. O'Connell 1, Leo Daly 2, Peter Farrell 3. Standard 1: Boys, W. Taehan 1, M, Leonard 2, C. Splilane 3; girls, B. Cunnard 1, L. Hanifin 2, J. Story 3. Standard 2: Boys, J. Taylor 1, G. Taylor 2, C. Ryan 3; girls, M. Kelberg 1, M. Lister 2, J. Leonard 3; second boys, J. Healy 1, J. Daly 2, P. McGillen 3; third boys. H. McLeod 1, B. O’Connor 2, J. Healy 3. Standard 3: Girls, M. O'Connell 1, Rita Leonard 2, Teresa Scannell 3; girls' second, A. Roberts 1, N. Moore 2, May Kyne 3; boys’ first, J. McDonald 1, J. McLeod 2, R. Telford 3; boys’ second, M. Gaffaney 1, C. Horgan 2, E. Coffey 3; girls’ third, R. Cunnard 1, O. Fleming 2, N. Ryan 3. Standard 4: Boys, J. Greelish 1, G. Leonard 2, G. Robins 3: girls, K. McGillen 1. M. Taehan 2, M. Leonard 3. Standard 5: Boys, McLeod 1, Hickey a. K. Leonard 3; girls. Misses White 1, Spillane 2, Downes 3. Three-legged races: Girls' first. N. Ryan and O. Fleming 1; second, D. Leonard and J. Scannell I, L. Leathern and K. McDonald 2, M. Coffey and M. Hoare 3; third, M. Taehan and O Fleming 1, M. O'Connor and G. Brosnahan 2; boys’ first, J. McLeod and G. Leonard and J. Scannell. L. Leathern 2; second, E. Coffey and H. McLeod 1. T. Scott and W. Fitzgerald 2. Trotting races: Boys, first. G. Leonard 1, W. Fitzgerald 2. M. Daley 3; second, Robins 1, Leonard 2, K. Greelish 3. Single ladies’ race: Miss K. Ryan 1, Miss N. Cunnard 2. Married ladles’ race: Mrs F. O'Connell 1. Mrs L. Gaffaney 2, Mrs H. Dunne 3. The Methodist Church. There were more than 130 persons at the Methodist picnic, held for the first time at the site of the Old Mill, on Mr A. White s property, Winchester. Full advantage of the splendid facilities for swimming was taken throughout the day by the majority of picnickers, and in addition the following races for the Sunday School pupils were held:— Infants—Boys: C Wills 1. Ronnie Edgeier 2. John Holliday 3; girls. Jean Jamieson 1, Olive Hopkinson 2, Wllmer Kenny 3. Thud clajs Oirl . !•:••• e Chapman f, Gladys Lloyd 2. Mavis Hopkinson 3: boys. William Edgeier 1. Gordon Jamieson 2, John Edgeier 3 Second class: Girls. Eileen Dale 1, Georgina Constable 2, J. Swap 3. First class: Girls, Helen Constable 1. Elsie Thompson 2. Vera Constable 3;

boys, Edward Loader 1, Arthur Wills 2, Douglas Harvey 3. Mr B. C. Holwell (superintendent) and the officers of the Sunday School controlled the arrangements throughout the day in a most capable manner, and they made sure that everyone enjoyed their outing.

In the Domain. "We’ve had a wonderfully happy time,” said Mr E. Shepherd, superintendent of the Temuka Mission Sunday school at the Mission's picnic in the Temuka Domain. “Indeed, it is easily the most enjoyable outing we have ever had. The fine facilities and appointments afforded here in the park have combined towards making our holiday a real pleasure.” On arrival at the park in the morning, the picnickers at once set out to enjoy themselves. Cricket, tennis, swimming, rounders and other games were played in the course of the forenoon. Noteworthy in the cricket were some really promising players; indeed, it is not too much to say that some of the players should be members of teams playing for organised competitions. After the mid-day luncheon, a comprehensive sports programme provided much enjoyment and entertainment for not only the youngsters but also for their parents and older friends. Many new types of races were included In the programme.

Before the picnic broke up, on the call of Mr Shepherd, cheers were given for the Domain Board for permission to use the grounds.

The Salvation Army. In keeping with their selection of the last few years, the Salvation Army Young People and their parents and friends, travelled to Lyon's Bush, on the banks of the Opihi river. The boys of the Bramwell Booth Home were also present. The children travelled to the rendezvous in a horse waggon kindly lent by the manager of the Bramwell Booth Home, and the older people were transported in cars. The morning was spent in cricket and other games, and many of the boys went bird nesting in the bush. After lunch the following sports programme was decided, prizes being given by friends of the Army:— Children under 7: Fay Bell 1, Ivan Martin 2. Girls, 10 and under: Nola Cain 1, Betty Martin 2. Boys, 10 and under: S. Hastie 1, Stuart Pringle 2. Boys, 13 and under: T. Franklin 1, M. Dumpy 2. Girls, 15 and under: Mavis Chard and Elza Elston (equal) 1. Boys, 15 and under: B. Carrol 1, J. Opie 2. Young women: Miss A. Mills 1, Miss I. Martin 2. Married women: Mrs Allfrey 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Threelegged race: Elza Elston and Iris Martin 1, Mrs earners and Mrs Cain 2. Three-legged race: Mr Douglas and Mi's Cameron 1, Mr Mclnnes and Miss Elston 2. Married men: Mr S. Shepherd 1, Mr N. Watt 2. Girls’ pick-a-back: Mavis and Ivy Chard 1, Iris and Jean Martin 2. Young men: N. Watt 1, M. Shepherd 2. ROAD RACE. Twenty-five riders faced the starter for a road race arranged by the Temuka Caledonian Society last evening. The course was twice around the High Street-Wilkin Street-Factory RoadBeach Road to Winchester-main highway route, a total of 18 miles. Results: J. Rae (smin) 1, W. Duncan (4Smin) 2, E. Lithgow (smin) 3. Fastest time, A. Higinbottom (scr), 46min 44sec. Enthusiastic crowds lined the course all along the route, cheering the riders on. Considerable interest was focussed on Percy Chew Lee, the sporting Chinese competitor, who attracted so much attention in the Waimate-Christ-church race in October. The winners fought the last halfmile at sprinting pace all the way, Rae crossing one and a half lengths in front of Duncan. Willmott and Taylor, co-scratch markers, with Higinbottom', retired at the end of the first round. During the second round along Factory Road, J. Cremin swerved to avoid a man sitting in the roadway and crashed heavily. He received several ugly bruises to his left shoulder, side and leg. Percy Chew Lee. in spite of the advantageous position he was holding in the race, dismounted and gave assistance, retiring from the contest. CARD EVENING. Organised by the women members of the committee of the Temuka Public Library, a very pleasant card evening was spent in the library, in the interests of general funds, on Wednesday. There were nine tables of bridge players and three of euchre, and prizes were given by Messrs J. T. Smart. W F. Evans, F. J. Smith and Miss J. Manson. At a convenient interval Mr Smart, chairman of the committee, took the opportunity to thank the players for their support. The library was essential to the welfare of the community, and he was pleased to see that people had realised its importance by giving the effort their whole-hearted support The evening was being given in support of the annual shop day. The euchre winners were Mr T. Snow and Mrs W. Quested, while Mrs T G Gilbert and Mr F. J. Smith won the bridge competitions.

CRICKET'. The team to represent Temuka against Old Boys to-morrow, at Temuka. is: A. W. McDougall. T. Hertnon, L. Anderson, O. C. Tully, B. Edwards, C. H. Brittenden, A. W Gutteridge, C. Higinbottom, N. Salmon, R. Melirtens and A. G. Green. TENNIS. The following will represent Temuka against Timaru at Maori Park to-mor-row (cars leave Post Office at 1 p.m.): MLsses R. Pearse. N, Poultnev, P. Dwan, A. Hannifin. Mrs Tindall. Mrs Dick; W. Pearse, A. Hitchcock, L. Connolly, w. Tindall, G. Fraser, J. T. Smart. Emergencies, Simpson and Gilmour. FOUND DEAD. Temuka people will regret to hear of the untimely death of Mr John Joseph Ellis, who was found dead at his home in Railway Terrace yesterday. It Is understood that he was discovered in a gas-filled room. The body was conveyed to the Temuka morgue. Mr E. Cholerton, Optica] Specialist, proprietor of John R. Procter, Ltd , Christchurch, will be making a personal visit to Temuka on Tuesday, 12th December, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing up the U F S. Dispensary. ..